ALAMEDA, CA.- Michaan’s Auctions February Gallery Auction, held on Friday, February 16th realized a strong sell-through rate as Michaan’s Auctions orchestrated another successful sale for its consigners.
The sale was headlined by an Unmounted Pear-Cut 2.96 cts. "D" Colorless Diamond which inspired intense competition from six phone bidders, in addition to absentee and floor bidding, driving the price to $32,500, while an Unmounted Pear-Cut
2.45 cts. "D" Colorless Diamond, far exceeded its estimate, reaching $24,700. Arnaldo Pomodoro, Rilievo, bronze, with book will return to Italy, as the lot’s aggressive bidding raised its final price to $16,900. Sir Peter Lely, Frances, Duchess of Lennox, oil, from the historic Filoni Estate was another particularly sought-after lot and also achieved $16,900. A fine edition of A Tibetan Thangka led the Asian Art department and reached $15,600, while an Antique J.T. Dickman Clown Cast Iron Shooting Target sold for $11,050. The Asian Art Department continued its strong showing with a Pair of Chinese Huanghuali and Mixed Wood Armchairs, which reached $11,050, and a Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Ring, which sold for $9,225.
The March Gallery Auction will be held on Friday, March 15th. This auction is led by the Fine Art Department, which features Frank Duveneck, Meadow Village View, oil ($7/10,000), Stow Wengenroth, New York Nocturne, 1945, lithograph ($5/8,000), and Frank Duveneck, Man Reading, oil ($4/6,000). Pratchaya Charernsook, Evening Time ($4/5,000) and Siriroj Kotwongsa, Cloud Street ($3,5/4,000) from the Asian Art Department. Also featured are an Art Deco Style Custom Birch Veneer Dining Table ($2/4,000), an International Watch Co. 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch ($2/3,000), and a Multi-Stone Butterfly Brooch ($1,8/2,500).
Michaan’s Auctions catalogs can be viewed on our website (www.michaans.com), LiveAuctioneers, and on our Michaan’s Live site. Bid live in our gallery or remotely via absentee, phone, or online. We are currently accepting quality consignments for future auctions.
